Little-Known 9–0 Supreme Court Ruling Was a Big Win for Property Rights | Facts Matter

The Supreme Court handed a major win for personal property rights across the country, in a decision that essentially went into a media black hole once it was passed. Specifically, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court significantly limited the scope of the Clean Water Act, and in so doing, limited the federal government’s ability to dictate what you can or cannot do on your own property.   To explain the details as well as the implications that this case has for everyday Americans, let’s go through it together.